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i was there with ghostly 1 and my brood hovering round the play area, very un obvious but we were guessing who could of been wiki wirralers. in the end we had a muddy fun walk too!
i was there with ghostly 1 and my brood hovering round the play area, very un obvious but we were guessing who could of been wiki wirralers. in the end we had a muddy fun walk too!
sorry about that dave hope to see you lot on our next outing
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TC really want to come on the next one.am off this fri sat and sun but woking next weekend. what i should say is i get every other fri sat and sun off so if am off then i will come
I'd like to propose an idea for a "walk" for those of us who can't, or choose not to, walk very far. It's something I do from time to time, although for me it involves a trip up by train. It's based on using the great value Saveaway ticket on Merseytravel, which now costs £4.80 for the day. Here's an example. Starting from Birkenhead bus station, take the 437 West Kirby bus and get off at Upton Rd./Noctorum Lane. Walk down the Thermopylae Pass (which is actually the old road from before the Ford Hill road was built). Stop off to look at the remains of Bidston Court at Vyner Rd., then continue and pick up the bus again at the bottom and go to West Kirby; maybe walk to the shore. Then take the train to Hamilton Square, walk to Woodside and get the ferry to the Pier Head. Have a look round the Museum of Liverpool and Albert Dock, then walk through Liverpool 1 to Central station, and get the train back, or take the bus back through the tunnel. Sometimes I go to New Brighton instead: there are endless possibilities. The Saveaway is valid as far as Southport or Chester on the train, on the buses and the ferry. Great value as the ferry alone is £4.70. This is obviously a full day and preferably a Saturday, although I usually do it on a weekday. I usually have a beer/coffee at West Kirby and Liverpool 1. For me, this is a Spring or Summer trip. I just throw out the idea now for people to think about.
I'd like to propose an idea for a "walk" for those of us who can't, or choose not to, walk very far. It's something I do from time to time, although for me it involves a trip up by train. It's based on using the great value Saveaway ticket on Merseytravel, which now costs £4.80 for the day. Here's an example. Starting from Birkenhead bus station, take the 437 West Kirby bus and get off at Upton Rd./Noctorum Lane. Walk down the Thermopylae Pass (which is actually the old road from before the Ford Hill road was built). Stop off to look at the remains of Bidston Court at Vyner Rd., then continue and pick up the bus again at the bottom and go to West Kirby; maybe walk to the shore. Then take the train to Hamilton Square, walk to Woodside and get the ferry to the Pier Head. Have a look round the Museum of Liverpool and Albert Dock, then walk through Liverpool 1 to Central station, and get the train back, or take the bus back through the tunnel. Sometimes I go to New Brighton instead: there are endless possibilities. The Saveaway is valid as far as Southport or Chester on the train, on the buses and the ferry. Great value as the ferry alone is £4.70. This is obviously a full day and preferably a Saturday, although I usually do it on a weekday. I usually have a beer/coffee at West Kirby and Liverpool 1. For me, this is a Spring or Summer trip. I just throw out the idea now for people to think about.
great idea chris me and mark was only just talking about this the other day
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"Walk down the Thermopylae Pass (which is actually the old road from before the Ford Hill road was built). Stop off to look at the remains of Bidston Court at Vyner Rd."
This sounds interesting chriskay.....I've never heard of this Pass or Bidston Court, can you tell me any more about them ?? Thanks
"Walk down the Thermopylae Pass (which is actually the old road from before the Ford Hill road was built). Stop off to look at the remains of Bidston Court at Vyner Rd."
This sounds interesting chriskay.....I've never heard of this Pass or Bidston Court, can you tell me any more about them ?? Thanks
Wow.....Thanks trancentral.....this place looks fascinating, have passed those gates loads of times on Upton Road, thought they just led to someone's house !! Can anyone just walk around this area any time ?, don't want to trespass Is that lovely old house just sitting there empty and abandoned ? Can't believe this has been round the corner from where I used to live for 28 years and I never knew it existed !!
Wow.....Thanks trancentral.....this place looks fascinating, have passed those gates loads of times on Upton Road, thought they just led to someone's house !! Can anyone just walk around this area any time ?, don't want to trespass Is that lovely old house just sitting there empty and abandoned ? Can't believe this has been round the corner from where I used to live for 28 years and I never knew it existed !!
open park mate walk anytime think the house is still empty
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It was Derek that brought the idea of a BUS PASS day out, which worked out pretty much as a All Zone Ticket which is about £4.70 for the day and travel. Then Chris says that he uses the ticket when he comes up and visits.
The Idea is that the weather isnt great. Its a bit unpredictable for long walks so why not have the shelter of a train. With the All zone tickets you get on the buses and the ferry too. So no matter what the weather is like its a day out and your bound to get warm at a few points.
I went through to Southport butties in my bag and a flask it was a great ride out on the train and killed a good few hours before i knew it.
If we get a few people intrested in the idea we can make it happen and have a fun day out at the same time.
P.s. A Family Ticket is just a tad under a tenner If I remember? That's 2 Adults and 3 Kids
To Travel on the Trains up to Southport On a Sunday Morning. Baring in mind the Train Times are Sunday Service. No Plans upon arrival maybe do our own thing and meet up again? I think it would be a laugh
Train Pass Sunday who's up for it (Date to be decided).
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To Travel on the Trains up to Southport On a Sunday Morning. Baring in mind the Train Times are Sunday Service. No Plans upon arrival maybe do our own thing and meet up again? I think it would be a laugh
Train Pass Sunday who's up for it (Date to be decided).
Have you still got them leaflets? I like the idea of a walk from Formby is it (where the statues are) to the next trainstation and then hop on train again, to Southport?
To Travel on the Trains up to Southport On a Sunday Morning. Baring in mind the Train Times are Sunday Service. No Plans upon arrival maybe do our own thing and meet up again? I think it would be a laugh
Train Pass Sunday who's up for it (Date to be decided).
Have you still got them leaflets? I like the idea of a walk from Formby is it (where the statues are) to the next trainstation and then hop on train again, to Southport?
yes find a online link to add queen
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These spectacular sculptures by Antony Gormley are on Crosby beach. Another Place consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea. The Another Place figures - each one weighing 650 kilos - are made from casts of the artist's own body standing on the beach, all of them looking out to sea, staring at the horizon in silent expectation. Having previously been seen in Cuxhaven in Germany, Stavanger in Norway and De Panne in Belgium, 'Another Place' is now a permanent feature in the UK, at Crosby Beach. According to Antony Gormley, Another Place harnesses the ebb and flow of the tide to explore man's relationship with nature. He explains: The seaside is a good place to do this. Here time is tested by tide, architecture by the elements and the prevalence of sky seems to question the earth's substance. In this work human life is tested against planetary time. This sculpture exposes to light and time the nakedness of a particular and peculiar body. It is no hero, no ideal, just the industrially reproduced body of a middle-aged man trying to remain standing and trying to breathe, facing a horizon busy with ships moving materials and manufactured things around the planet. Please note - Crosby beach is a non-bathing beach with areas of soft sand and mud and a risk of changing tides. Visitors should stay within 50 metres of the promenade at all tides and not attempt to walk out to the furthest figures.
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I was thinking of silver surfers/pensioners (that's if there are any others here besides me) using our free passes and visiting different parts of Wirral, having a pub/cafe meal or packed lunch and possibly having a local wiki member showing us around that area. If folks are prepared to buy saveways etc - even better
I was thinking of silver surfers/pensioners (that's if there are any others here besides me) using our free passes and visiting different parts of Wirral, having a pub/cafe meal and possibly having a local wiki member showing us around that area. If folks are prepared to buy saveways etc - even better
good call derek mate added to the mix
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Also, Saveaway Day Outs (whether Local or extending to Liverpool and beyond).
However, what about disabled people, here on Wiki? Public transport seems dire to me. Has anybody seen the gap between Hamilton Square station platform and the distance, height wise, to alight the train? By God, I'm relativley healthy but sometimes I wonder if I can make the 'stride'?
re about using a volunteer local wiki person if possible to show people around, it may be worthwhile getting in touch with various local History Societies for info or a volunteer guide
Rudebox since i joined wiki ,i have looked at the Wiki Walk thread and i would like to do ANY of the previous one,s. If people wanted to go , any ideas people.......FOR NEW ONES....
Don't know if any of you would be interested in this.
When the Wirral Journal was first published (1982) they published a short circular walk, usually between 4 and 7 miles, in each edition. Last year I thought it would be a good idea to try and follow these routes to see how much things had changed in a fairly short period of time. I only completed a few of them due to the weather conditions, but I did find them interesting. Some of the routes cover area already covered by Wiki Walks, but others are in different areas of the Wirral.
If anyone is interested, the first one, published in Spring 1982, is an easy 4 mile walk starting at Arrowe Bridge, going through Arrowe park, past the lake to Limbo Lane, Arrowe Brook Lane and back to Arrowe Bridge. (Part of this is along roads, but most of it is on field paths).
Although I don't fancy a long walk I wouldn't mind doing Landican Lane and finding the saxon bridge then the roman road and the Saddle club and farm in Prenton
Don't know if any of you would be interested in this.
When the Wirral Journal was first published (1982) they published a short circular walk, usually between 4 and 7 miles, in each edition. Last year I thought it would be a good idea to try and follow these routes to see how much things had changed in a fairly short period of time. I only completed a few of them due to the weather conditions, but I did find them interesting. Some of the routes cover area already covered by Wiki Walks, but others are in different areas of the Wirral.
If anyone is interested, the first one, published in Spring 1982, is an easy 4 mile walk starting at Arrowe Bridge, going through Arrowe park, past the lake to Limbo Lane, Arrowe Brook Lane and back to Arrowe Bridge. (Part of this is along roads, but most of it is on field paths).
Your thoughts?
sounds good to me
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TC, just checking if 'walk' is this week , reading last night's echo , the SS Danny Adamson < 111 yrs old and the UK'S last steam powered tug tender > is back in Liverpool ,berthed at the Albert Dock, and will be open to the public on sunday from 11pm to 4pm , maybe we could view, might be interesting , as part of our day ....
not really a walk, but does anyone fancy going as a party to the bowling alley in New Brighton one evening or weekend. I'd ask Mark about the discount click
TC, just checking if 'walk' is this week , reading last night's echo , the SS Danny Adamson < 111 yrs old and the UK'S last steam powered tug tender > is back in Liverpool ,berthed at the Albert Dock, and will be open to the public on sunday from 11pm to 4pm , maybe we could view, might be interesting , as part of our day ....
yep it is missy and yes we could sounds great
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not really a walk, but does anyone fancy going as a party to the bowling alley in New Brighton one evening or weekend. I'd ask Mark about the discount click
could be fun deggs if the price is right
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not really a walk, but does anyone fancy going as a party to the bowling alley in New Brighton one evening or weekend. I'd ask Mark about the discount click
Start a New Topic in General Chat and get a list of names. I'm sure I could get you guys a great deal. Its Brill in there I was really suprised what was on offer. And it looks like a whole load of fun. You may even get me down there lol
Well ,just got back , very nice walk to-day , the weather held out for us .. plenty of people on bikes,walking , on the river in small yachts and we watched people 'training ' in the water school,learning to water board. The garden festival grounds was a good place as well ,the 'legs ' got VERY TIRED, not as fit as i have been in the past < used to go the gym daily > so we got the train back , the others will be putting photos up ...good fun day
Yes come on, I love all your pics. Being a sad sod, I save them all on my comp. I cant get there but at least I can see other places rather than Google Maps.
Dilly iv never walked all the way along the waterfront before and id recommend it to anyone, me and tc are even thinking of biking it one day using the new Liverpool cycles scheme as its only a couple of pounds for the day.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
Well I never saw you there Van, you were probably sleeping off your Christmas pud Really nice walk though and should be lovely in the spring and summer.
Right peeps it's time to kick a bit of life back in to this place haha doing a walk over bidston hill and beyond on Saturday 4th meeting at the farm everyone welcome including dog walkers meet up a 1 pm
Names down please
1T.C.
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Right peeps it's time to kick a bit of life back in to this place haha doing a walk over bidston hill and beyond on Saturday 4th meeting at the farm everyone welcome including dog walkers meet up a 1 pm
Names down please
1T.C.
2Missy and Sally
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Steve you will be welcome to join us when we get organized .If you look at the Wiki Walk thread ,you will see , were we have been in the past .It might look 'like' a click of members but it is OPEN to all ,just the same people come .Keep 'looking 'in ....me/rude ARE trying to get people motivated. Lets hope the weather picks up, might help us get moving ..
T.c back in the house girls and boys where we off ? The iron men are great ... liverpool coastal walk was lovely ....suggestions please peeps chester looked a good walk rude get a list going peeps.....
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Well ,we have did a Historic Wavertree Walk ,very interesting places to be seen , with Rude/Plusone /young tilly yesterday , weather was abit WARM .Route said 4 1/2 miles but THINK we done about 6 miles. Hopefully plus will put photos up later . Saw The Smallest House in England /The Picton Tower /Wavertree LockUP/ George Harrisons House (were he was born)/ The First NHS Building/The Last Georgian Shop Front/Monks well.. to name a few ...Then we FOUND a Pound Pub ,Full of 'characters ' but a refreshing round of drinks was had , all in all a very good afternoon.And tilly was a little star ...
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